History & Heritage
“Evolving from Julio Bermejo’s late‑20th‑century Tommy’s Margarita, bartenders in the 2000s began muddling fresh chiles into the agave‑sweetened template, creating the clean, heat‑driven Spicy Tommy’s.”
Ingredients
Quality ingredients make all the difference. Each component plays a crucial role.
Method
Technique transforms ingredients into something extraordinary.
Gently muddle jalapeño with agave in a shaker
Add tequila and fresh lime, then ice and shake hard
Strain over fresh ice in a chilled rocks glass
Garnish with a lime wheel and optional jalapeño slice
Glassware
Chilled rocks glass over fresh ice
Garnish
Fresh
Flavor Journey
Every great cocktail tells a story through its flavors. Here's the sensory experience you can expect.
Sweet
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Sour
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Bitter
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Strong
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Master's Tips
Professional insights to elevate your craft
Don’t over‑muddle jalapeño; avoid bitterness
Fine strain for fewer seeds and cleaner texture
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